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The main reasons why farmers across Kenya opt for the KARI Improved kienyeji chicken breeds
One of the biggest challenges that many farmers in Kenya planning to venture in kienyeji chicken farming or poultry farming in general face is figuring out what chicken breeds to…
Whatโs brewing in tea supply chains in Kenya?
Do you source tea from Kenya? Not surprising, as Kenya is the largest producer of tea in Africa, and the fourth largest producer in the world (behind India, China and…
Scientists Say GMO Foods Are Safe, Public Skepticism Remains
Genetically-engineered crops are as safe to eat as their non-GE counterparts, they have no adverse environmental impacts, and they have reduced the use of pesticides. Thatโs according to a comprehensive…
70% of all food consumed worldwide comes from smallholder family farmers. So why arenโt we doing more to protect them?
One-third of the worldโs billion people are smallholder family farmers who produce nearly 70% of all food consumed worldwide. So why arenโt we doing more to protect them? A third…
From Jua Kali mechanic to Multi-million apple business – Success story of Peter Kago
FIFTY six-year old Peter Wambugu Kago does not boast of a university degree or even a certificate from an agricultural institute, but he is a global celebrity in his own…
Learn how siblings are making Shs. 150,000+ per month from strawberries
After graduating from college with a diploma in education, Ms Catherine Moha started looking for a well-paying job. โI tried all possible avenues, but it was all in vain,โ she…
Tutorial to follow while planting onions from day one to harvesting
Research by Helgi Library on Onion consumption in Kenya shows that at least three out of five small holder farmers in Kenya have grown at least one type of onions…
Where to find market for your rabbits in Kenya
Many times when an agribusiness idea is labelled a money spinner, people venture into it without considering the dynamics involved, particularly where to sell their products. It happened with quails,…